OUR MISSION:

CLEAN WATER. PUBLIC ACCESS. COASTAL RESILIENCE.

Connecting People to Nature

We provide powerful, on-the-water experiences for conservation leaders who can improve public access, clean water, and coastal resilience. We work in partnership with organizations and individuals who champion these issues.

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🚨Today is Upstream Alliance’s 10 Year Anniversary!🚨 A special message from our President: “Dear Friends, Today marks a milestone - exactly 10 years ago, on September 9, 2015, six kayakers set out from Sandy point State Park for the 45
🌊Last Friday, UA took 31 @camdenpublicschools leaders out on the Delaware River and back channel aboard @phillybyboat !🛶 As part of their professional development, school administrators, principals, educators, and curriculum developers stepped int
🍁Join us this Fall & Winter!🍁 We’ve got a season full of paddles, celebrations, films, music and Bay traditions ahead! From river expeditions and heritage gatherings to holiday oysters and Smith Island games, there’s something for
Through our @nfwf Chesapeake WILD planning grant, UA has partnered with the Accohannock Indian Tribe of Maryland to strengthen their culture and visibility.🤝 At Janes Island State Park, we are exploring ways the park can host tribal ceremonies and
Wow! Another Crab Feast in the books!🦀 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us this year. We polished off 3 bushels of crabs and a table full of incredible side dishes and desserts brought by friends and supporters. As Don said, this annual event is
🚨Firefly Progress Update!🚨 We’re thrilled to share the latest progress on Firefly, our solar electric floating classroom that will soon connect students from Camden and Philadelphia with the Delaware River through hands-on, on-the-water educ
🦀Mark your calendars!🦀 Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, 4:30-7:30pm for our annual Crab Feast! There will be steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, music, drinks, and time to network with old and new friends.🎶🍻 Please bring a side dish and learn
Big smiles, muddy feet, and memories on the water! Our partnership with @subaru_usa is helping Camden students connect with their local rivers in unforgettable ways🌊🌿 We’re excited to be featured in Subaru’s 2024 Impact Report, which h
Last week, we gathered at the edge of the Delaware Bay for an unforgettable expedition during the peak of the horseshoe crab spawn - a phenomenon 450 million years in the making.🌎🐦 Environmental leaders from the Chesapeake, Delaware Bay, Delaware
We had an amazing time on June 7th celebrating the Grand Opening of the Cooper River Water Trail!🌊🛶 Huge thanks to all the incredible partners and organizations who came out and made the day so special. Between UA and UrbanPromise, we got over 180
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th, 11am-4pm, at Cramer Hill Waterfront Park in Camden, NJ to celebrate Grand Opening of the Cooper River Water Trail! This is FREE family-friendly event will feature a DJ, food, kayaking, kite flying, face painting
Despite the stormy weather, the second annual Red Knot Fest was a success! 🎉 From delicious tacos to hands-on activities like bandana-making and fish seining, there was something for everyone. Kids got to identify local fish, learn about horseshoe

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